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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1940

Page

5

Decatur Mothers Club hosts open meeting during National Music Week

Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall served as the setting for Decatur Mothers Club annual open meeting. National Music Week observed with an engaging program featuring Mrs. H. Reid Sherard Sr., vocal selections, and a Grieg ballad. Retiring president Mrs. Murphree was honored. hostesses served an ice course.

Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall Decatur Mothers Club J. R. Murphree Earle Calvin Morgan County Decatur Mra EB. Alverson H. Reid Sherard, Sr Cecil Timberlake C- D Fabrer Grieg J. ¥. Robb Murphree W. W. Dinsmore Sam Pruett Ben Martin, Jr R. B. Bagley W. R Pirtte C. M. Murdock Gallowage Debussy Nathanial Dett M. E. Norris Charles Norton Jr B. L. Malone Higdon J. O. Colvard Paul Bryan Club J. E. Stone A. L. Frazier Hubert Ross Clarke Rountree Emmett McClary Malone Norris

Fashion's new lines shift away from hourglass figures

The Beauty Box notes modern silhouettes favor long torse lines and a tubular bodice with side zipper for a sleek, unbroken look. Hips narrow, midriff snug, and an all in one unit help avoid the squared silhouette and ease wear for active women.

Helen Follett

Local families reunite during weekend visits and graduation

Edward Summers of Hartsville attends Morgan County High School graduation with his aunt and the senior class president. Brandon Fleming of Benton KY joins his parents for a weekend visit while Mrs. C F Watterson rests at home on Fifth Avenue West. Leo Wright Jr of Chattanooga TN spends the weekend with relatives as Mr and Mrs D O Simpson travel to Hartsville for graduation exercises.

Third Ward P. T. A Bible School Marie Cherie Holden P. P. Holden Shirley Faye Doyle C. A. Doyle Ruth Bowen Fred Bowen R N. Harris Third Ward Irene Clem Margaret Alexander Decatur Hawaii Frances Hodges Martha Dinsmore Muriel Thomas Clyta Gray Pitts Virginia Prince Calvin David Allen Elizabeth Eich Mary Robertson Ww. T. Jordan Alverson Atlee H. Hoff Board of Education Calvin LE Club Entre Meres A. J. Houser Leland Woodard le Club Morgan County Brandon Fieming Benton, Ky J. B. Fleming C. F. Watterson Fifth Avenue West Morgan County High School Edward Summers

Make This Anne Adams Pattern 4454 At Home

Pattern 4454 offers a versatile frock with square neckline and waisted front panel. Includes options for ric rac edges and contrast fabrics, sizes 34 to 48, fabric needs listed, price of 15 cents per pattern, promotion for the Anne Adams summer book. Also reports on W M S devotional leader at Central Baptist and church circles meeting Monday.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17 New York N. Y Beatrice Siviey Central Baptist Church Siviey Moody Bible Institute Chicago Til

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